[2] Her work in the nonprofit world began when she became the executive director of the Community Council of the Pikes Peak Region, which established programs like a homeless shelter and Project COPE, designed to assist the elderly and the poor with their utility bills.
[5] She was re-elected in 1999, defeating Republican Will Perkins, who opposed the zero-tolerance discrimination policy passed by the city in 1997.
Makepeace was known for her open and innovative leadership, unifying a once-fractious Council and gained voter approval for significant improvements, notably America the Beautiful Park.
[3][1] Term limited in 2003, she joined the Gill Foundation and became the executive director of the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado, distributing millions of dollars to nonprofits across the state.
Makepeace continued her affiliation with philanthropy and nonprofit organizations in the Pikes Peak area when she became executive director of the highly successful Indy Give!